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Rental House Statutes

In Baltimore County, no more than 2 unrelated people may live together in a single-family dwelling. Houses converted into apartments units are included. In that case, only two per apartment are allowed.

In Baltimore City, the codes are more complex, but in basic, no more than
4 unrelated people may live together in a single-family dwelling.

New! Rental Housing Registration- Baltimore County
passed Bill 87-07 requiring all buildings or a portion of a
building that contain one to six dwelling units, intended, or
designed to be rented, or leased for living purposes be
registered and licensed with Baltimore County.
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Baltimore City Department of Housing
and Community Development Complaint Office
417 E. Fayette Street
Room 100
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-396-4176
*This agency should be contacted if you live in the city.